Friday Morning
3am - London

Alex’s POV

“Alex” a voice whispered.

I groaned as I shuffled under my covers more. It was fucking freezing, no way am I getting out of bed.

“Alex, we gotta go, I’ve packed your stuff and left some clothes out for you” the voice continued.

I opened my eyes slightly as I saw Jack kneeling by my bed. God he has such a gorgeous morning face. I face palmed myself internally, what the fuck are you saying Alex?

“What time is it?” I groaned.

“5am” Jack replied.

“What!” I yelled.

“Our flight is at 6:30am” Jack mused.

I sighed as I rubbed my head, it hurts so much. Curse that stupid music last night.

“Alright I’ll be out in five minutes” I whined.

Jack ruffled my hair as I frowned and watched him leave. I mumbled, swinging my legs out of the bed and stretching. I walked over to my suitcases and picked up the clothes Jack lay out for me. I smirked at the shirt because it was one of Jack in a princess costume saying “Keep Calm And Love Princess Barakat” underneath him. I chuckled as I slipped the shirt on and my red skinny jeans and vans. I grabbed my black beanie and put it on too. I checked I hadn’t left anything and grabbed my suitcases as I left the room. Jack, Zack and Rian were waiting in the hallway.

“Ready to go?” Rian asked.

I nodded as they picked their suitcases up and we walked out of the room. At that same moment I saw Billie, Mike and Tre come out of their room. Last night Billie had Jack and I dancing close to each other. I’ll admit, I liked it, but I got this tingling feeling and back flips in my stomach.

“Morning!” Billie called.

“Morning” I replied.

“You guys off to the airport?” Mike questioned.

“Yeah, flights at 6:30am” Zack answered.

“Well we just called a car, do you guys want to come with?” Billie asked.

I looked at the guys and they nodded.

“Sure” I replied.

*Time lapse one and a half hours*

We were now on our way to Reading. We had a show some time tonight so we weren’t in a hurry. I lent back in my seat as I looked out the window. Jack and I were sitting together again and he was leaning against my shoulder.

“How are you feeling?” he asked, rubbing my arm.

“Better” I replied.

“Good” Jack whispered.

I sat up and undid my seat belt as I stood up.

“I’ll be back” I issued.

Jack nodded as I walked into the aisle but collided with someone.

“Watch where you’re going faggot” he spat.

“I didn’t do anything” I replied.

He turned around and glared at me.

“Did you back chat me?” he questioned.

“Uh, yes?” I replied.

“Oh a wise guy huh?” he scoffed.

I shook my head as I went to turn but he grabbed my shoulder.

“Alex!” Jack yelled.

Pain struck my face as the guy punched me in the face. I fell back as I screamed in pain, my vision blurring.

“What the hell is your problem man!” Billie roared.

“Alex! Alex!” Jack yelled.

His voice started to drone and I tried to get to my feet but I was dizzy as fuck.

“Jack” I groaned.

Jack knelt down next to me and my vision came back as I looked at the concerned look on his face. Tears started to slide down my face as Jack held me in his arms and tried to calm me down.

“It’ll be ok Alex, I’m here, I’m here for you” Jack soothed.

*Time lapse thirteen hours*

“All Time Low, you’re on in five minutes!” the roadie called.

“Are you sure you want to go out and perform?” Jack asked, standing beside me with his guitar.

“Of course I’m sure, I’m feeling alright now” I replied.

Jack nodded as he rested his hand on my shoulder and I smirked. Rian and Zack came up behind us and rested their chins on us.

“Hey love birds” Zack teased.

“Piss off Zack” Jack chuckled.

I snorted as we went to the side of the stage and stood in our line. Zack, Rian, Jack and then myself.

“Good luck boys” our manager spoke.

We nodded as we were signaled to go out. The crowd got louder as each one of us came out. I walked up to the microphone and cleared my throat.

“Hello Reading! How are we!” I yelled.

The crowd screamed and whistled and I smirked. This is what I enjoyed, I loved being on stage and interacting with the crowd, they absolutely loved it.

“Let’s start the night with Lost In Stereo!” I called, swinging my guitar around.

*Time lapse two hours*

“Alright guys, we’re going to play one more song then we need to let Green Day on stage. We are so privileged to be in the same place as them. Anyways, we are going to end it with Therapy and I’d like my best friend Jack to sing it with me” I spoke.

The crowd went wild as two stools were brought out to the front of the stage.

“Jalex! Jalex! Jalex!” the crowd chanted.

I smirked but felt a blush creep along my face. I looked over at Jack and I motioned for him to come over. He walked over and I sat down and patted the seat beside me.

“I can’t believe you’re letting me sing this song with you” Jack spoke.

“Well you’ve stuck with me through everything” I replied.

“Aw” the crowd cooed.

I smirked as I got comfortable and nodded at Jack as we started to play the song.

“My ship went down
In a sea of sound.
When I woke up alone I had everything:
A handful of moments I wished I could change
And a tongue like a nightmare that cut like a blade.

In a city of fools,
I was careful and cool,
But they tore me apart like a hurricane...
A handful of moments I wished I could change
But I was carried away.

Give me therapy.
I'm a walking travesty
But I'm smiling at everything.
Therapy...
You were never a friend to me
And you can keep all your misery.”

During the line ‘but I’m smiling at everything’ Jack smiled directly at me and I felt that weird feeling in my stomach again. This is beyond weird. We continued to play and I let Jack finish the last part of the song, he had such a great voice. The crowd cheered as we stood up and took a bow.

“Thank you so much Reading! We will be here tomorrow for a signing so please come and say hello and get some things signed! We love you all!” I yelled into the microphone as I took my guitar off and handed it to a stagehand. Rian and Zack walked off stage and Jack put his arm around me as we walked off and the crowd started chanting again and I laughed.

“You did great tonight Jack” I mused.

“Same to you” Jack replied with a smile.

Geez, he makes me so happy.

Jack’s POV

Alex and I stuck around to watch Green Day’s set because Alex badly wanted to see it. He was like a teenager at their very first concert. He was singing along to the songs, I swear I saw him cry at ‘Wake Me Up When September Ends’ but, who doesn’t cry at that song? I’ve never seen Alex this happy. But it makes me feel great, he deserves all the happiness he can get. Billie, Tre and Mike finished their set with ‘King For A Day’ and during the middle of the song Billie called us on stage and put hats on us and Alex and I danced around, sending the crowd into a laughing frenzy.

“Thank you so much Reading!” Billie yelled. “Give it up for Jack and Alex!” he added.

Alex took my hand and we took a bow and the crowd cheered. This is what I love, enjoying everything that is thrown at us. But I can’t figure out what this weird feeling is that I get when I’m around Alex.

“You ready to go back to the hotel?” I asked.

Alex nodded as we went to phone for a taxi but Billie stopped us.

“Let’s stop off for ice cream” he issued.

Alex and I looked at each other with a smile. We never turn down ice cream.

“Sounds like a plan” I replied.

Billie nodded as he went to call a car and I was now alone with Alex.

“Hey Jack?” Alex questioned.

“Yeah?” I replied.

“Thank you” he whispered.

“Why?” I asked.

“Just for being my support when I needed it, and my one and only best friend” he spoke.

I smiled as I hugged Alex tight, that weird feeling hitting me again.

*Time lapse one hour*

“Here we are” Billie spoke, stepping out of the car.

Alex and I followed Billie, Mike and Tre into an ice cream parlor. I’m surprised it’s open this late at night. We sat down in a booth and Alex rested his head on my shoulder. Billie looked over at me and smirked a little and I started to blush a little.

“I’m going out for a smoke, order what you want guys” Billie said, as he slipped out the booth and walked outside.

I sat back against the seat then looked outside. I wonder if Billie could help explain this weird feeling. I mean he is bisexual right? I sighed as I sat Alex up and kissed his forehead lightly.

“I’ll be back” I whispered.

“Aw” Mike cooed.

I blushed furiously as I slipped out the booth and walked outside. I saw Billie standing by a bench and I walked over to him.

“Hey Jack” he spoke. “Smoke?” he asked.

“No thanks” I replied.

“What’s up man?” he questioned.

“I need to ask you something” I answered.

“Oh?” he replied.

I sat down on the bench and sighed.

“It’s about Alex” I mumbled.

“Go on” Billie mused.

“I’ve been getting a weird feeling lately. Whenever we hug or cuddle or look into each others eyes, even when we hold hands. It’s sort of a tingling sensation. I don’t understand why” I explained.

Billie crushed the cigarette under his foot and sat beside me, his arm around my shoulder.

“I think I may know what this feeling is” he answered.

“You do?” I replied.

“It’s quite obvious that you have some sort of feelings towards Alex” Billie issued.

I stared at him and then laughed.

“Don’t be ridiculous I couldn’t po-” I was stopped short with Billie’s finger up at my lips.

“Believe me Jack, you like Alex. I can quite clearly see you two have a connection. This Jalex fiasco, I’m pretty sure it’s legit, y’know? Maybe you should think about it, but, I got that tingling feeling with Mike, but we decided it wasn’t a good thing. But you and Alex, it could work, y’know” Billie lectured.

Maybe Billie’s right, maybe I do, but the question is, does Alex feel the same?

“Thanks Billie” I sighed.

“No problem man, if you ever need to chat you can call me y’know” he replied.

“You say y’know a lot” I chuckled.

“I know” he snorted.

“Let’s go back in” I said.

Billie nodded as we walked back into the ice cream parlor and saw Mike and Tre digging into their ice cream.

“Where’s Alex?” I asked.

Mike pointed downwards and I saw Alex fast asleep on the seat. I chuckled and smile as I sat down and rested Alex’s head on my lap while I ate my ice cream.

“Someone’s tired” Billie laughed.

“He’s had jet lag for a while” I replied.

“Maybe we should head to the hotel after this, get some rest. You have a signing later” Tre mused.

I nodded as I stroked Alex’s hair lightly and ate my ice cream. I wonder how I’m going to find out if Alex likes me.

*Time lapse an hour*

“Night Jack” the guys said to me, heading into their room.

“Goodnight” I replied, trying to find my key card.

Alex was still asleep and I’d decided to piggy back him. He was light as a feather. I found the card and swiped it over the sensor as it opened and I walked inside. I closed the door behind me and then walked into the living area but I saw no one. I looked in Zack and Rian’s room, they were fast asleep. I kicked my shoes off as I walked into Alex and I’s bedroom. I lay him down on his bed lightly and put the covers over him. I sat down beside the bed and took Alex’s hand, rubbing it gently. I had this sudden urge to kiss him, dammit Jack don’t go there.

“I don’t know what to do Alex. Billie told me things and it got me thinking. I guess I’m just confused and unsure. Alex I...never mind, you’re sleeping you probably won’t be listening, it’s not important anyways” I spoke in a whisper.

I stood up as I let go of Alex’s hand and I walked out to the lounge. I looked around and then sighed. I looked at the time, it was nearly 5am.

“Maybe I’ll go for a walk” I mused.

I walked into the hallway and slipped my shoes back on and put my key card in my pocket. I grabbed a jacket and then walked out of the door and caught the elevator to the lobby. The lobby was empty except for the receptionist.

“Early morning walk sir?” he asked in a British twang.

“Yes, just for a little while” I replied.

“Enjoy” he issued with a smile.

I nodded as I walked out into the cold morning of the city of London. I had a lot to think about. Do I really have feelings for my best friend?

Notes

I finally got it finished! I still have Chapter three, four and five to type up ._. I have never written this many chapters everyday. Holy crap. Haha anyways, enjoy c: Title is from Keep Holding On by Falling In Reverse <3